MTTP and cyclic hematopoiesis: Similar results were obtained for the gene expression levels of CD36 (Fig. 5D), which is involved in the uptake of FFA and microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTTP) (data not shown), which is involved in triglycerides assembly, indicating that diminished uptake of fatty acids may contribute to the reduced hepatic TG levels observed in the CH rats [56].